Substack, anyone?

The past few weeks I’ve been busy building a Substack account. Now, to be honest, I’m still not sure what Substack does and how it’s much different from

Blogger

Wordpress

And all the other platforms I use to generate interest in me, my books, and the workshops I offer. And, again, if I’m honest. I’m not sure how much time and effort I want to put into building a presence—especially when it cuts into my creative writing time—which is very limited these days.

I’ve asked to go down on hours at my “day” job so that I can devote more time to writing and summer hang out. I feel like I need to refill the tank, as it were.

Substack is an all-in-one site for those authors interested in linking Instagram, Facebook, Youtube, and their podcast and where they can also blog and leave updates. Newsletters, etc are directly mailed out to subscribers. There are also levels of subscribers. Some are lurkers who don’t subscribe, but are just checking the site out. Some folks might subscribe but not pay. Some become paying subscribers and are entitled to benefits for those who choose to go behind the “paywall.” A bit like a Patreon.

I’m still learning about the levels and where I can commit and what I have to offer. So far, I think it’s all a good idea, except, again, I don’t want to head down a road where my creative time is sucked up.

I’ll post a link when I think it’s ready. Until then:

What is Freeze Frame?

 

What is Flash Memoir?

 

How writing small can enhance your current writing

 

My books about writing flash memoir

Workshops on writing micro-memoir or Flash Memoir

The power of a simple cookie: What sparks memory?

Can writing flash memoir lead to publication?

What are the benefits of writing flash?

Is Freeze Frame only about memoir? (Hint: It’s not!)

 

Interact with Jane Hertenstein, or How to Get the Most out of Freeze Frame

 

What should I expect as a FREE subscriber?

--how many posts, once monthly

--is the content only for writers

--will I get rich and famous

--latest in submission calls, where to submit

 

What’s behind the paywall?

--Access to the Substack chat

--Pen to Paper, hour of communal free writing for paid subscribers (opening prompt, bit of an update)

--bi-weekly hot flash newsletter (a bit of this and that, prompts, micro craft essay, places to submit)

--$10 off coaching on your memoir (2,500 word limit, available at $50)

--book club (in the works)

 

Why should I become a paid subscriber?

If you aren’t already a paying subscriber, please consider becoming one. Not only will you have supported a hard-working teaching author, you’ll help me build this to a place where I can do more ambitious and better things with it.

 

Anyone out there reading this post and who has experience with Substack—let’s talk! I have questions.